Outward Hound Dog Preserver: Keep Your Furry Friend Safe in the Water

Charlene Fisher: This is a huge step forward for large senior dogs - thank you!! Now you just need the support underneath and on top to go a little farther for large senior dogs that have trouble with back legs, like ALL German Sheperds and many others. Our Scotty has super strong front legs and chest and is very heavy but his back legs are betraying him, so we love this to help get him in and out of the car, boats and up and down stairs - makes it all so much easier on him and us with 95 pounds you need 2 handles, especially for back legs.

United States on Oct 04, 2023

J-R: Fits my dog well, he seems comfortable. He doesn't fight the vest and doesn't try to get it off. I think this makes him feel more comfortable in the water. He just jumps off our boat anytime we are in the water. He hates being alone so he wants to join in the fun. I am glad we have this vest so I don't have to worry about him jumping in. I like the way it fits him and I like the handle. We use the handle to lift him out of the water and onto the boat. It works great. So easy. He doesn't seem to mind being lifted so there is not too much pressure in one place on his body and it is not hurting him. I am glad we purchased this particular vest. The padding next to his skin and then the straps to keep it snug are well made.

United States on Sep 20, 2023

Aubrey: My dog loves to swim but doesn’t swim well. My dog doesn’t understand that she needs to use both her front and her back legs at the same time to swim. As you might imagine, she sometimes sinks. It was super scary for me to even let her get out on the water, but she loves it so much. I just had to figure out something to help her learn to swim. This has given her the confidence to get out there and really learn how to swim. She now understands that if she moves her front legs as well as her back, if helps her move quickly and easily. This was meant to just help her stay above the water, but it also helped her learn how to swim. We still make her wear it just because sometimes she forgets to use those back legs. It has been so great. It is made out of quality materials.size, I believe I ordered an XL for my 60 pound dog. I probably should’ve ordered a large. It fits OK it’s just a little too big. But it still is manageable for her to use and she can’t wait to put it on. And man does she get mad when I take it off. This seems super durable and I believe it will last us a long time. I definitely recommend this if your dog cannot swim.

United States on Sep 08, 2023

La Chouquette: Fonctionne, le toutou ne coule pas
Solide

France on Sep 04, 2023

KR: "Dawson" model swim jacket is my fav and my dogs. One of my dogs hates wearing anything and she happily puts this on, and she's not even much of water lover but this is comfortable based on my observation of it's construction and my little ones behavior.
I think this is a good vest for beginners and also the style has no material around front legs so it allows for more comfortable range of motion as well for active swimmers.

CON = getting the right fit. I had to size down for both my dog's measurements vs the size chart. maybe others need to also. My smaller dog is 17" rib cage girth and needed and XS with the straps almost as short as they go. Odd as XS says the biggest girth is 15". The S was still loose by a couple inches with all straps as short as possible. Likewise my other dog needed a M when size chart indicated L.

PROS = *This life vest has excellent boyancy.
*It is easy to adjust the straps and then just take off and on by the 3 clips.
*It is very secure under the belly and for the chin/chest when it is the right fit for your dogs body type.
And the under chin/chest strap is not obnoxiously bulky like other models.
*No Velcro! which my dogs...

United States on Aug 26, 2023

NYNewfies: I purchased this vest after having my dog's long hair enmeshed in the velcro of her puppy vest one time too many. Most of the vests I have looked at seem to have velcro bands at the tummy panel. After vigorously swimming, if your dog has long hair it is almost impossible to get free of the velcro without hurting the dog and/or damaging her fur. I finally found this one - and it is this specific model, not all Outward Hound models - that doesn't have velcro that will come in contact with the dog. My dog is a small labradoodle, now about 25 lbs. She was 22 lbs when I bought this, and at that point I had every strap adjusted as tightly as it would go in order to fit her well. Now I have let them each out a little, but there is no doubt that this vest will take her through the end of her growth. She is a demon in the water and has been using this for a couple of months now, so I know it's durable. She loves swimming and jumping in from the side of the pool. This vest gives her full range of motion. The handle on the back is a great safety feature if you ever have to fish your dog out of the water, and all of the plastic closures seem sturdy and secure. It is a bit of a challenge to...

United States on Aug 15, 2023

Liliana: The media could not be loaded.  Lo ha usado en 4 viajes al mar y le encanta xq le brinda seguridad para nadar hasta lo hondo. A mí me gusta xq me puedo meter al mar sin preocuparme q se meta sola y se canse o se ahogue. También sirve mucho xq cuando se queda sola en la playa junto a las cosas, la gente sabe q tiene tutor y q no está perdida. No me gusta q x la noche no se ve, a pesar de q tiene unas cintas reflejantes no son suficientes. Consejo: nunca obliguen a su perro a nadar y menos a los braquicefalicos como los pug.

Mexico on Aug 02, 2023

Kindle CustomerKindle Customer: Bought a size small for my westie which weighs 7.5kg. The size is just right on her body and length but her neck is a tight fit. So I’d recommend to size up. Overall is a reliable and functional life jacket with great buoyancy. It has adjustable straps and bright color enhances visibility. The handle on the back allows for easy lifting and control. I think it’s good value for its price and is a dependable option for keeping your dog safe during water activities.

Netherlands on Jun 13, 2023

TommasoTommaso: Ho acquistato questi giubbotti taglia XS per le mie due cagnoline (un pinscher toy e un chihuahua).
Il giubbotto è ben fatto e assolve al proprio compito.
Avvolge il torace del cane chiudendosi col feltro oltre a due cinghie di sicurezza.
Inizialmente le mie cagnolino si sentivano un po’ “ingessate” con i salvagenti addosso ma dopo una decina di minuti hanno iniziato tranquillamente a muoversi. Utili soprattutto in barca.
A voler essere pignoli, l’unico neo riguarda la chiusura intorno al collo, un po’ troppo corta e che (in presenza di un collo un pochino più spesso) non chiudeva in maniera ottimale, ovvero il sostegno galleggiante non era perfettamente centrale.
Lo consiglio senza dubbi!

Italy on Nov 03, 2022

Sunayana: Good

India on Sep 20, 2022